Canglan Continent, within Demon Suppression Pass.
The two peak Demonic Sect cultivators who had come with Bai Di to discuss matters were Earthly Baleful, a founding figure of the sect's path of strength, and Poison-Extinguishing Demon Venerable, an elder of the Poison Dao.
The man seated opposite Bai Di, at the center of the three facing them, was Ye Chenfeng, the Dao Academy sword immortal who had fought him twice before.
The other two were Venerable Daohé, who had long resided at Demon Suppression Pass, and Nie Wuchen, sect master of the Fuyao Sect.
During the Great Competition of Two Daos, had Ye Chenfeng run into Bai Di, the sight of his enemy would have set his eyes blazing. He likely would have attacked without saying another word.
But now, seeing Bai Di seated directly across from him, Ye Chenfeng's feelings were complicated.
With the clarity of his Sword Heart, he could sense everything that had happened to the lord of the Demonic Dao, even if Bai Di had tried to conceal it.
What was more, Bai Di had made no attempt to hide it. He laid the state of his ravaged body bare before the three Dao Venerables of the righteous path.
In cultivation and combat strength, Ye Chenfeng and Bai Di should have been evenly matched after both entered the Mystic Insight Realm.
Yet this formidable rival in the Great Dao Conflict had now withdrawn from it in such a way. It was hard not to feel a pang of sorrow.
"Fellow Daoist Chen Feng, it's been a long time."
Bai Di was the first to break the silence. "I wonder if my current cultivation still warrants being called a fellow Daoist. If Sword Immortal finds it inappropriate, I can change how I address you."
Ye Chenfeng frowned